The Meditating Child 1755 - 1765

"The Meditating Child" (1755-1765) by Louis Marin Bonnet is a red chalk drawing that portrays a young child contemplating a skull. This artwork is part of a larger series of prints called "The Child in Meditation," a theme common in European art. The child's posture and facial expression conveys a sense of seriousness and contemplation, referencing the inevitability of death and the importance of living a meaningful life.